Testing Status of 2,6-Xylidine 10185-X

CASRN:
87-62-7

Formula:
C8-H11-N

Synonyms/Common Names

2,6-Dimethylaniline (2-DMA)

2,6-Dimethylbenzenamine (9CI)

Known Uses

Chemical intermediate for dyes and a metabolite of certain drugs, particularly the xylide group of local anesthetics. Associated with tobacco: reported either as a natural component of tobacco, pyrolysis product (in tobacco smoke), or additive for one or more types of tobacco products.